Word & Tablehttps://simplecast.comWord and Table is a bi-weekly podcast about liturgy, sacrament, and the great tradition of Christian worship and why it is vital in our world today.enWed, 05 Dec 2018 02:00:00 -0600Tue, 18 Dec 2018 19:40:11 -0600http://wordandtablepodcast.com
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https://rss.simplecast.com/podcasts/2343/rssAlex WilgusWord and Table is a bi-weekly podcast about liturgy, sacrament, and the great tradition of Christian worship and why it is vital in our world today.Word and Table is a bi-weekly podcast about liturgy, sacrament, and the great tradition of Christian worship and why it is vital in our world today..nochurch, liturgy, sacrament, theology, anglican, catholic, orthodox, christian, worshipepisodicAlex Wilgusalexwilgus@gmail.comInterpreting Scripture954d7d11-5523-4e39-8c46-45627816cc16http://www.wordandtablepodcast.com/interpretingscripture
How does the Church interpret scripture together? What are the guiding principles that help us understand the message and meaning of the Bible?
How does the Church interpret scripture together? What are the guiding principles that help us understand the message and meaning of the Bible?

Music from Sublime Chant by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers. Copyright GIA Publications.

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Wed, 05 Dec 2018 02:00:00 -0600alexwilgus@gmail.com (Alex Wilgus)Alex Wilgus00:31:14How does the Church interpret scripture together? What are the guiding principles that help us understand the message and meaning of the Bible?
How does the Church interpret scripture together? What are the guiding principles that help us understand the message and meaning of the Bible?
nofull75The Letter to Diognetus62b9ac14-048d-4e9d-9996-24f0f3ecab3dhttp://www.wordandtablepodcast.com/diognetus
There is a short letter wedged into most collections of the Apostolic Fathers. We don't know who wrote it and it certainly wasn't from the generation after the Apostles, so what's it doing there and why is it worth reading?
There is a short letter wedged into most collections of the Apostolic Fathers. We don't know who wrote it and it certainly wasn't from the generation after the Apostles, so what's it doing there and why is it worth reading?

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Wed, 14 Nov 2018 00:00:00 -0600alexwilgus@gmail.com (Alex Wilgus and Stephen Gauthier)Alex Wilgus and Stephen Gauthier00:28:48There is a short letter wedged into most collections of the Apostolic Fathers. We don't know who wrote it and it certainly wasn't from the generation after the Apostles, so what's it doing there and why is it worth reading?
There is a short letter wedged into most collections of the Apostolic Fathers. We don't know who wrote it and it certainly wasn't from the generation after the Apostles, so what's it doing there and why is it worth reading?
nofull74The Laity and their Dutiesa394685b-48f7-4773-9d77-36d04eaee0cehttp://www.wordandtablepodcast.com/laityandduties
We've talked about Priests, Deacons, and Bishops, but what about everybody else? Are we all just supposed to "pay, pray, and obey?" Hardly. Lay-ministry is where all the action is. Father Stephen breaks down the duties of all the People of God and why ordinary members living holy lives is essential to the Church's mission.
We've talked about Priests, Deacons, and Bishops, but what about everybody else? Are we all just supposed to "pay, pray, and obey?" Hardly. Lay-ministry is where all the action is. Father Stephen breaks down the duties of all the People of God and why ordinary members living holy lives is essential to the Church's mission.

Music from Sublime Chant by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers. Copyright GIA Publications.

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Fri, 02 Nov 2018 03:00:00 -0500alexwilgus@gmail.com (Alex Wilgus and Stephen Gauthier)Alex Wilgus and Stephen Gauthier00:37:41We've talked about Priests, Deacons, and Bishops, but what about everybody else? Are we all just supposed to "pay, pray, and obey?" Hardly. Lay-ministry is where all the action is. Father Stephen breaks down the duties of all the People of God and why ordinary members living holy lives is essential to the Church's mission.
We've talked about Priests, Deacons, and Bishops, but what about everybody else? Are we all just supposed to "pay, pray, and obey?" Hardly. Lay-ministry is where all the action is. Father Stephen breaks down the duties of all the People of God and why ordnofull73Predestination64c7e9dd-cbb6-4180-b45b-cbf13c5e48dbhttp://www.wordandtablepodcast.com/predestination
On the much discussed doctrine of predestination: how God always initiates our salvation, how he desires that all be saved, (though some are not) and how that all works together for the good and comfort of those called according to his purpose.
On the much discussed doctrine of predestination: how God always initiates our salvation, and desires that all be saved (though some are not) and how that all works together for the good and comfort of those called according to his purpose.

Music from Sublime Chant by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers. Copyright GIA Publications.

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Wed, 17 Oct 2018 03:00:00 -0500alexwilgus@gmail.com (Alex Wilgus and Stephen Gauthier)Alex Wilgus and Stephen Gauthier00:31:33On the much discussed doctrine of predestination: how God always initiates our salvation, how he desires that all be saved, (though some are not) and how that all works together for the good and comfort of those called according to his purpose.
On the much discussed doctrine of predestination: how God always initiates our salvation, how he desires that all be saved, (though some are not) and how that all works together for the good and comfort of those called according to his purpose.
christianity, predestination, churchnofull72The Lambeth Quadrilateralfd794b5a-3c50-43e6-a0cf-be33f48862afhttp://www.wordandtablepodcast.com/lambethquadrilateral
How do Anglicans view Christians of other traditions and how can we all come together as mere Christians?
How do Anglicans view Christians of other traditions and how can we all come together as mere Christians?

Music from Sublime Chant by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers. Copyright GIA Publications.

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Wed, 03 Oct 2018 08:00:00 -0500alexwilgus@gmail.com (Alex Wilgus and Stephen Gauthier)Alex Wilgus and Stephen Gauthier00:26:58How do Anglicans view Christians of other traditions and how can we all come together as mere Christians?
How do Anglicans view Christians of other traditions and how can we all come together as mere Christians?
nofull71Jesus in Genesis35f588ec-0f87-4721-b201-171acf19b910http://www.wordandtablepodcast.com/jesusingenesis
Continuing our series on Christ in the Old Testament: where do we find Jesus in the Book of Genesis?
Continuing our series on Christ in the Old Testament: where do we find Jesus in the Book of Genesis?

Music from Sublime Chant by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers. Copyright GIA Publications.

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Thu, 20 Sep 2018 03:00:00 -0500alexwilgus@gmail.com (Alex Wilgus and Stephen Gauthier)Alex Wilgus and Stephen Gauthier00:32:31Continuing our series on Christ in the Old Testament: where do we find Jesus in the Book of Genesis?
Continuing our series on Christ in the Old Testament: where do we find Jesus in the Book of Genesis?
nofull70What Did Jesus Know?68a33877-b016-40d4-8018-09a7154d7568http://www.wordandtablepodcast.com/whatdidjesusknow
Did Jesus have all knowledge in the universe as a human being? What did Jesus already know as divine and what did he have to learn as a human being?
Did Jesus have all knowledge in the universe as a human being? What did Jesus already know as divine and what did he have to learn as a human being?

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Thu, 30 Aug 2018 03:00:00 -0500alexwilgus@gmail.com (Alex Wilgus)Alex Wilgus00:15:25Did Jesus have all knowledge in the universe as a human being? What did Jesus already know as divine and what did he have to learn as a human being?
Did Jesus have all knowledge in the universe as a human being? What did Jesus already know as divine and what did he have to learn as a human being?
nofull69Iconse46406e3-dbc9-4338-ac3d-bc42ae0313b1http://www.wordandtablepodcast.com/icons
All about the Eastern tradition of icons, why the Church distinguished between images and idols, and how to read the puzzling style of Eastern icons.
All about the Eastern tradition of icons, why the Church distinguished between images and idols, and how to read the puzzling style of Eastern icons.

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Thu, 16 Aug 2018 03:00:00 -0500alexwilgus@gmail.com (Alex Wilgus and Stephen Gauthier)Alex Wilgus and Stephen Gauthier00:46:45All about the Eastern tradition of icons, why the Church distinguished between images and idols, and how to read the puzzling style of Eastern icons.
All about the Eastern tradition of icons, why the Church distinguished between images and idols, and how to read the puzzling style of Eastern icons.
greek, orthodox, icons, christian, pantocrator, jesus, mary, john, theotokosnofull68Details in the Gospels1e9f3c23-93b1-4955-98dd-0f20c5774136http://www.wordandtablepodcast.com/gospeldetails
Fr. Stephen addresses some of the odd details in the gospel stories and why they're put there.
Fr. Stephen addresses some of the odd details in the gospel stories and why they're put there.

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Fri, 27 Jul 2018 03:00:00 -0500alexwilgus@gmail.com (Alex Wilgus)Alex Wilgus00:32:22Fr. Stephen addresses some of the odd details in the gospel stories and why they're put there.
Fr. Stephen addresses some of the odd details in the gospel stories and why they're put there.
nofull67Vincent of Lerinsc2fa04af-a373-48fd-be66-6803eb596528http://www.wordandtablepodcast.com/vincentoflerins
How do we know what is true and false doctrine? A 5th Century French Father of the Church, Vincent of Lerins, laid down a helpful rule that became popular both with Catholics and Protestants around the time of the Reformation. Needless to say that makes him especially endearing to Anglicans.
How do we know what is true and false doctrine? A 5th Century French Father of the Church, Vincent of Lerins, laid down a helpful rule that became popular both with Catholics and Protestants around the time of the Reformation. Needless to say that makes him especially endearing to Anglicans.

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Wed, 11 Jul 2018 03:00:00 -0500alexwilgus@gmail.com (Alex Wilgus and Stephen Gauthier)Alex Wilgus and Stephen Gauthier00:23:11How do we know what is true and false doctrine? A 5th Century French Father of the Church, Vincent of Lerins, laid down a helpful rule that became popular both with Catholics and Protestants around the time of the Reformation. Needless to say that makes him especially endearing to Anglicans.
How do we know what is true and false doctrine? A 5th Century French Father of the Church, Vincent of Lerins, laid down a helpful rule that became popular both with Catholics and Protestants around the time of the Reformation. Needless to say that makes vincent of lerins, church fathersnofull66Mailbag: Confirmation, Divorce, Ecumenism69c912b6-a0ad-465f-9406-80ecf04f7cd8http://www.wordandtablepodcast.com/mailbag1
Great questions from our listeners!
Does Confirmation mean "becoming Anglican?" - Micah Thompson
How does the church handle sacramental marriages that end up abusive? - Alyssa Keysor
What would it take to reunite our Anglican churches with Roman Catholicism or other evangelical protestant denominations? - Seth Hedman
Music: Veni Creator Spiritus by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers. Copyright GIA Publications
Great questions from our listeners!

Does Confirmation mean "becoming Anglican?" - Micah Thompson

How does the church handle sacramental marriages that end up abusive? - Alyssa Keysor

What would it take to reunite our Anglican churches with Roman Catholicism or other evangelical protestant denominations? - Seth Hedman

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Wed, 27 Jun 2018 03:00:00 -0500alexwilgus@gmail.com (Alex Wilgus and Stephen Gauthier)Alex Wilgus and Stephen Gauthier00:16:37Great questions from our listeners!
Does Confirmation mean "becoming Anglican?" - Micah Thompson
How does the church handle sacramental marriages that end up abusive? - Alyssa Keysor
What would it take to reunite our Anglican churches with Roman Catholicism or other evangelical protestant denominations? - Seth Hedman
Music: Veni Creator Spiritus by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers. Copyright GIA Publications
Great questions from our listeners!
Does Confirmation mean "becoming Anglican?" - Micah Thompson
How does the church handle sacramental marriages that end up abusive? - Alyssa Keysor
What would it take to reunite our Anglican churches with Roman Catholinofull65The 39 Articlesbc91569f-5e14-4c41-9ce8-ce01df5b09b5http://www.wordandtablepodcast.com/39articles
In which Father Stephen summarizes every one of the 39 Articles of Religion in 35 minutes. That's less than a minute per article! Plus a short introduction explaining what the Articles are and are not.
In which Father Stephen summarizes every one of the 39 Articles of Religion in 35 minutes. That's less than a minute per article! Plus a short introduction explaining what the Articles are and are not.

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Wed, 13 Jun 2018 02:00:00 -0500alexwilgus@gmail.com (Alex Wilgus and Stephen Gauthier)Alex Wilgus and Stephen Gauthier00:35:40In which Father Stephen summarizes every one of the 39 Articles of Religion in 35 minutes. That's less than a minute per article! Plus a short introduction explaining what the Articles are and are not.
In which Father Stephen summarizes every one of the 39 Articles of Religion in 35 minutes. That's less than a minute per article! Plus a short introduction explaining what the Articles are and are not.
39 articles, anglicanism, anglican, church, christianitynofull64In Jesus' Name54a1eba0-2e96-4b09-b807-9c0cb5e6f636http://www.wordandtablepodcast.com/injesusname
How do we pray "in Jesus' name?" What does the common ending actually mean and how does the liturgy help us address God directly?
How do we pray "in Jesus' name?" What does the common ending actually mean and how does the liturgy help us address God directly?

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Thu, 31 May 2018 08:00:00 -0500alexwilgus@gmail.com (Alex Wilgus and Stephen Gauthier)Alex Wilgus and Stephen Gauthier00:19:43How do we pray "in Jesus' name?" What does the common ending actually mean and how does the liturgy help us address God directly?
How do we pray "in Jesus' name?" What does the common ending actually mean and how does the liturgy help us address God directly?
prayer, jesus, christnofull63Divorce and Remarriage11176772-b284-4add-a1b4-7bba8b55292bhttp://www.wordandtablepodcast.com/divorceandremarriage
What did Jesus really say about marriage and divorce? How has the church upheld such a difficult teaching?
What did Jesus really say about marriage and divorce? How has the church upheld such a difficult teaching?

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Thu, 17 May 2018 03:00:00 -0500alexwilgus@gmail.com (Alex Wilgus and Stephen Gauthier)Alex Wilgus and Stephen Gauthier00:32:34What did Jesus really say about marriage and divorce? How has the church upheld such a difficult teaching?
What did Jesus really say about marriage and divorce? How has the church upheld such a difficult teaching?
nofull62The Ten Commandmentsea28ada3-0d9a-485a-8be0-ab7ec706a25ahttp://www.wordandtablepodcast.com/tencommandments
Think the Ten Commandments is just a list of "don'ts?" Father Stephen and Alex dig into the "dos" behind the "don'ts" to show how the Ten Commandments truly is a holistic moral vision for human flourishing.
Think the Ten Commandments is just a list of "don'ts?" Father Stephen and Alex dig into the "dos" behind the "don'ts" to show how the Ten Commandments truly is a holistic moral vision for human flourishing.

Music "Alleluia Pascha Nostrum" and "Panis Angelicus" from More Sublime Chant by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers. Copyright GIA Publications.

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Wed, 02 May 2018 02:00:00 -0500alexwilgus@gmail.com (Alex Wilgus and Stephen Gauthier)Alex Wilgus and Stephen Gauthier00:31:40Think the Ten Commandments is just a list of "don'ts?" Father Stephen and Alex dig into the "dos" behind the "don'ts" to show how the Ten Commandments truly is a holistic moral vision for human flourishing.
Think the Ten Commandments is just a list of "don'ts?" Father Stephen and Alex dig into the "dos" behind the "don'ts" to show how the Ten Commandments truly is a holistic moral vision for human flourishing.
christian, christianity, ten commandments, jesus, moses, the law, jewish law, churchnofull61Christ in the Old Testament54d50e5f-9db6-45f4-a2f8-2e2357446920http://www.wordandtablepodcast.com/christinot
If the whole Bible is about Jesus, then where do we find him in the Old Testament? What's the difference between exegesis (getting something out of a text) and "eisegesis" (reading something into the text). And what's the difference between interpreting the Bible and any other book?
If the whole Bible is about Jesus, then where do we find him in the Old Testament? What's the difference between exegesis (getting something out of a text) and "eisegesis" (reading something into the text). And what's the difference between interpreting the Bible and any other book?
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Fri, 20 Apr 2018 02:00:00 -0500alexwilgus@gmail.com (Alex Wilgus and Stephen Gauthier)Alex Wilgus and Stephen Gauthier00:25:08If the whole Bible is about Jesus, then where do we find him in the Old Testament? What's the difference between exegesis (getting something out of a text) and "eisegesis" (reading something into the text). And what's the difference between interpreting the Bible and any other book?
If the whole Bible is about Jesus, then where do we find him in the Old Testament? What's the difference between exegesis (getting something out of a text) and "eisegesis" (reading something into the text). And what's the difference between interpreting tnofull60Difficult Passages in the Gospelsa75c00e8-85ec-40c7-b12c-dadfde2ba5d5http://www.wordandtablepodcast.com/difficultpassages
Sometimes you want to be inspired by the words of Jesus but you just cannot figure what he's talking about! Alex asks Father Stephen about several difficult passages in the gospels and learns how to interpret them.
Sometimes you want to be inspired by the words of Jesus but you just cannot figure what he's talking about! Alex asks Father Stephen about several difficult passages in the gospels and learns how to interpret them.

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Wed, 04 Apr 2018 03:00:00 -0500alexwilgus@gmail.com (Alex Wilgus and Stephen Gauthier)Alex Wilgus and Stephen Gauthier00:26:55Sometimes you want to be inspired by the words of Jesus but you just cannot figure what he's talking about! Alex asks Father Stephen about several difficult passages in the gospels and learns how to interpret them.
Sometimes you want to be inspired by the words of Jesus but you just cannot figure what he's talking about! Alex asks Father Stephen about several difficult passages in the gospels and learns how to interpret them.
nofull59Basil of Caesarea297d1a28-b38d-40c7-aded-db5c93124267http://www.wordandtablepodcast.com/basil
Father Stephen and Alex talk about another Church Doctor, Basil the Great and what he did to clarify the teaching of Christ's nature, the Holy Spirit and also his work on the liturgy and monaticism.
Father Stephen and Alex talk about another Church Doctor, Basil the Great and what he did to clarify the teaching of Christ's nature, the Holy Spirit and also his work on the liturgy and monaticism.

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Wed, 14 Mar 2018 02:00:00 -0500alexwilgus@gmail.com (Alex Wilgus and Stephen Gauthier)Alex Wilgus and Stephen Gauthier00:29:43Father Stephen and Alex talk about another Church Doctor, Basil the Great and what he did to clarify the teaching of Christ's nature, the Holy Spirit and also his work on the liturgy and monaticism.
Father Stephen and Alex talk about another Church Doctor, Basil the Great and what he did to clarify the teaching of Christ's nature, the Holy Spirit and also his work on the liturgy and monaticism.
Christianity, history, basil of caesarea, patristics, romannofull58Temptation5e88f25f-f96f-49db-85e3-1621efa955fbhttp://www.wordandtablepodcast.com/temptation
Have you ever been tempted to sin? We're willing to bet you have. Father Stephen and Alex talk about temptation, how it is different from sin and God's purpose behind allowing us to be tempted.
Have you ever been tempted to sin? We're willing to bet you have. Father Stephen and Alex talk about temptation, how it is different from sin and God's purpose behind allowing us to be tempted.

Music: Agnus Dei from Missa Simplex and Missa de Angelis from Sublime Chant by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers. Copyright GIA Publications

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Sat, 03 Mar 2018 02:00:00 -0600alexwilgus@gmail.com (Alex Wilgus and Stephen Gauthier)Alex Wilgus and Stephen Gauthier00:26:58Have you ever been tempted to sin? We're willing to bet you have. Father Stephen and Alex talk about temptation, how it is different from sin and God's purpose behind allowing us to be tempted.
Have you ever been tempted to sin? We're willing to bet you have. Father Stephen and Alex talk about temptation, how it is different from sin and God's purpose behind allowing us to be tempted.
lent, temptation, sin, jesus, satan, desert, salvation, testnofull57Cyprian of Carthage6b1a353c-4a41-49f1-9e54-21ebf06887f2http://www.wordandtablepodcast.com/cyprian
Cyprian of Carthage was a 3rd Century Bishop who lived as he wrote: dedicated entirely to the unity of the Church. Father Stephen introduces us to the life and writings of this beloved Father of the Church.
Cyprian of Carthage was a 3rd Century Bishop who lived as he wrote: dedicated entirely to the unity of the Church. Father Stephen introduces us to the life and writings of this beloved Father of the Church.

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Fri, 16 Feb 2018 03:08:00 -0600alexwilgus@gmail.com (Alex Wilgus and Stephen Gauthier)Alex Wilgus and Stephen Gauthier00:35:32Cyprian of Carthage was a 3rd Century Bishop who lived as he wrote: dedicated entirely to the unity of the Church. Father Stephen introduces us to the life and writings of this beloved Father of the Church.
Cyprian of Carthage was a 3rd Century Bishop who lived as he wrote: dedicated entirely to the unity of the Church. Father Stephen introduces us to the life and writings of this beloved Father of the Church.
cyprian, church, history, patristics, fathers, christian, novatian, schism, catholic, anglicannofull56What do I do if I can't go to Church?959201bb-78f1-4d73-9c50-e4ecd60c930chttp://www.wordandtablepodcast.com/cantgotochurch
A listener writes in with a very good question! Father Stephen responds in a special mini-episode.
A listener writes in with a very good question! Father Stephen responds in a special mini-episode.
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Thu, 08 Feb 2018 10:48:00 -0600alexwilgus@gmail.com (Alex Wilgus and Stephen Gauthier)Alex Wilgus and Stephen Gauthier00:02:59A listener writes in with a very good question! Father Stephen responds in a special mini-episode.
A listener writes in with a very good question! Father Stephen responds in a special mini-episode.
nofull55The Pharisees0c8bafdd-f9dd-4a5f-9ae8-c10fb03fb04chttp://www.wordandtablepodcast.com/pharisees
Father Stephen focuses on the Pharisees in the gospels. Who were they, what was it about them that Jesus objected to, and what can we learn from them today?
Father Stephen focuses on the Pharisees in the gospels. Who were they, what was it about them that Jesus objected to, and what can we learn from them today?

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Thu, 01 Feb 2018 02:00:00 -0600alexwilgus@gmail.com (Alex Wilgus and Stephen Gauthier)Alex Wilgus and Stephen Gauthier00:34:33Father Stephen focuses on the Pharisees in the gospels. Who were they, what was it about them that Jesus objected to, and what can we learn from them today?
Father Stephen focuses on the Pharisees in the gospels. Who were they, what was it about them that Jesus objected to, and what can we learn from them today?
nofull54Irenaeus of Lyonsc1f94f30-9168-4757-9892-f8c4e0314461http://www.wordandtablepodcast.com/irenaeus
We talk about another early Church Father, Irenaeus of Lyons, his life, writings and theology. His encounter with early gnosticism occasioned some of the Church's first dogmatic and apologetic writings.
We talk about another early Church Father, Irenaeus of Lyons, his life, writings and theology. His encounter with early gnosticism occasioned some of the Church's first dogmatic and apologetic writings.

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Wed, 17 Jan 2018 08:00:00 -0600alexwilgus@gmail.com (Alex Wilgus and Stephen Gauthier)Alex Wilgus and Stephen Gauthier00:34:55We talk about another early Church Father, Irenaeus of Lyons, his life, writings and theology. His encounter with early gnosticism occasioned some of the Church's first dogmatic and apologetic writings.
We talk about another early Church Father, Irenaeus of Lyons, his life, writings and theology. His encounter with early gnosticism occasioned some of the Church's first dogmatic and apologetic writings.
nofull52The Holy Name of Jesusffb7e1dc-e78d-434c-88b9-41a249528ce7http://www.wordandtablepodcast.com/f13df682
Father Stephen talks about the Feast of The Holy Name, the last day in the Christmas Octave, why it takes place 8 days after Christmas, what naming means in traditional Jewish culture, and what is special about the name of Jesus in particular.
Father Stephen talks about the Feast of The Holy Name, the last day in the Christmas Octave, why it takes place 8 days after Christmas, what naming means in traditional Jewish culture, and what is special about the name of Jesus in particular.

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Wed, 03 Jan 2018 02:00:00 -0600alexwilgus@gmail.com (Alex Wilgus and Stephen Gauthier)Alex Wilgus and Stephen Gauthier00:19:36Father Stephen talks about the Feast of The Holy Name, the last day in the Christmas Octave, why it takes place 8 days after Christmas, what naming means in traditional Jewish culture, and what is special about the name of Jesus in particular.
Father Stephen talks about the Feast of The Holy Name, the last day in the Christmas Octave, why it takes place 8 days after Christmas, what naming means in traditional Jewish culture, and what is special about the name of Jesus in particular.
nofull53The Incarnation918625e9-3c53-479e-ab0e-2dbeb011cd9ehttp://www.wordandtablepodcast.com/incarnation
A special bonus Christmas episode! Father Stephen and Alex discuss the Incarnation of Jesus Christ and why assuming humanity is essential to our salvation.
We also include a huge thanks at the end to those who gave to the show this year. Thanks to you, Word & Table will return in 2018!
A special bonus Christmas episode! Father Stephen and Alex discuss the Incarnation of Jesus Christ and why assuming humanity is essential to our salvation.

We also include a huge thanks at the end to those who gave to the show this year. Thanks to you, Word & Table will return in 2018!

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Sat, 23 Dec 2017 02:00:00 -0600alexwilgus@gmail.com (Alex Wilgus)Alex Wilgus00:28:38A special bonus Christmas episode! Father Stephen and Alex discuss the Incarnation of Jesus Christ and why assuming humanity is essential to our salvation.
We also include a huge thanks at the end to those who gave to the show this year. Thanks to you, Word & Table will return in 2018!
A special bonus Christmas episode! Father Stephen and Alex discuss the Incarnation of Jesus Christ and why assuming humanity is essential to our salvation.
We also include a huge thanks at the end to those who gave to the show this year. Thanks to you, Wnofull51The Greatest Commandmente93249ca-1a2a-4efa-b0a6-5189a190271bhttp://www.wordandtablepodcast.com/greatestcommandment
Father Stephen discusses why Greatest Commandment, identified by Jesus, is actually two commandments and why it really is the greatest out of all 613 commandments in the law.
Father Stephen discusses why Greatest Commandment, identified by Jesus, is actually two commandments and why it really is the greatest out of all 613 commandments in the law.

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Tue, 19 Dec 2017 02:00:00 -0600alexwilgus@gmail.com (Alex Wilgus and Stephen Gauthier)Alex Wilgus and Stephen Gauthier00:21:02Father Stephen discusses why Greatest Commandment, identified by Jesus, is actually two commandments and why it really is the greatest out of all 613 commandments in the law.
Father Stephen discusses why Greatest Commandment, identified by Jesus, is actually two commandments and why it really is the greatest out of all 613 commandments in the law.
nofull50Movable Feasts and Calendars79ebad41-1ce2-41b3-8218-747c51ca7153http://www.wordandtablepodcast.com/movablefeastscalendars
Father Stephen breaks down the reason why Christmas is always December 25 but Easter moves around. More than you ever thought you wanted to know about solar and lunar dating and how Christians do it differently from Jewish and Muslim holy days.
Father Stephen breaks down the reason why Christmas is always December 25 but Easter moves around. More than you ever thought you wanted to know about solar and lunar dating and how Christians do it differently from Jewish and Muslim holy days.

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Sun, 03 Dec 2017 00:00:00 -0600alexwilgus@gmail.com (Alex Wilgus)Alex Wilgus00:18:18Father Stephen breaks down the reason why Christmas is always December 25 but Easter moves around. More than you ever thought you wanted to know about solar and lunar dating and how Christians do it differently from Jewish and Muslim holy days.
Father Stephen breaks down the reason why Christmas is always December 25 but Easter moves around. More than you ever thought you wanted to know about solar and lunar dating and how Christians do it differently from Jewish and Muslim holy days.
nofull49Clement of Rome78f0b7a0-5e95-4081-9cd6-a7f3b9bd8863http://www.wordandtablepodcast.com/clement
Father Stephen introduces us to another Apostolic Father, Clement, an early bishop of Rome who knew Peter and Paul who wrote a letter admonishing the Corinthian Church.
Father Stephen introduces us to another Apostolic Father, Clement, an early bishop of Rome who knew Peter and Paul who wrote a letter admonishing the Corinthian Church.

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Wed, 15 Nov 2017 02:00:00 -0600alexwilgus@gmail.com (Alex Wilgus and Stephen Gauthier)Alex Wilgus and Stephen Gauthier00:19:25Father Stephen introduces us to another Apostolic Father, Clement, an early bishop of Rome who knew Peter and Paul who wrote a letter admonishing the Corinthian Church.
Father Stephen introduces us to another Apostolic Father, Clement, an early bishop of Rome who knew Peter and Paul who wrote a letter admonishing the Corinthian Church.
nofull48Fastingeffd05a5-3e64-4011-98f3-bfb97f4e4664http://www.wordandtablepodcast.com/fasting
We talk about the ancient Christian and Jewish practice of fasting and talk about the spiritual logic behind abstaining from food and why it's not about despising the body but honoring its proper place before God.
We talk about the ancient Christian and Jewish practice of fasting and talk about the spiritual logic behind abstaining from food and why it's not about despising the body but honoring its proper place before God.

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Tue, 31 Oct 2017 02:00:00 -0500alexwilgus@gmail.com (Alex Wilgus and Stephen Gauthier)Alex Wilgus and Stephen Gauthier00:17:18We talk about the ancient Christian and Jewish practice of fasting and talk about the spiritual logic behind abstaining from food and why it's not about despising the body but honoring its proper place before God.
We talk about the ancient Christian and Jewish practice of fasting and talk about the spiritual logic behind abstaining from food and why it's not about despising the body but honoring its proper place before God.
nofull47The Feeding of the Five Thousanddab45389-afcc-4eee-a79a-e2a41e30fa6fhttp://www.wordandtablepodcast.com/feedingfivethousand
The Feeding of the Five Thousand is one of the few episodes mentioned in all four gospels. What is the deeper meaning behind the miracle? What does it have to do with how we worship today?
The Feeding of the Five Thousand is one of the few episodes mentioned in all four gospels. What is the deeper meaning behind the miracle? What does it have to do with how we worship today?

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Thu, 19 Oct 2017 02:00:00 -0500alexwilgus@gmail.com (Alex Wilgus and Stephen Gauthier)Alex Wilgus and Stephen Gauthier00:14:22The Feeding of the Five Thousand is one of the few episodes mentioned in all four gospels. What is the deeper meaning behind the miracle? What does it have to do with how we worship today?
The Feeding of the Five Thousand is one of the few episodes mentioned in all four gospels. What is the deeper meaning behind the miracle? What does it have to do with how we worship today?
nofull46Vestry4c95c6e0-895f-46e5-92df-25026448a277http://www.wordandtablepodcast.com/vestry
We answer a listener's question about Vestries. What are they? Where do they come from? What do they do? What don't they do?
We answer a listener's question about Vestries. What are they? Where do they come from? What do they do? What don't they do?

To support our show, go to wordandtablepodcast.com and click on the '$' symbol. We are coming up on our first full year of broadcasting and hosting and licensing costs are looming. Your support will ensure there is another year of Word & Table!

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Sat, 07 Oct 2017 08:15:00 -0500alexwilgus@gmail.com (Alex Wilgus and Stephen Gauthier)Alex Wilgus and Stephen Gauthier00:14:32We answer a listener's question about Vestries. What are they? Where do they come from? What do they do? What don't they do?
We answer a listener's question about Vestries. What are they? Where do they come from? What do they do? What don't they do?
nofull45One Year Update75db84fe-40f2-47c5-96a4-9a6b981920c0http://www.wordandtablepodcast.com/4a511072
Some announcements about the next year of Word & Table and how you can support the show going forward. In short:
1. We are moving to a bi-weekly schedule for the time being.
2. We want to ask for your help for us to cover this next year's costs. Donate at wordandtablepodcast.com
Some announcements about the next year of Word & Table and how you can support the show going forward. In short:
1. We are moving to a bi-weekly schedule for the time being.
2. We want to ask for your help for us to cover this next year's costs. Donate at wordandtablepodcast.com Click on the '$' link for an online gift.
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Wed, 04 Oct 2017 13:19:00 -0500alexwilgus@gmail.com (Alex Wilgus)Alex Wilgus00:02:45Some announcements about the next year of Word & Table and how you can support the show going forward. In short:
1. We are moving to a bi-weekly schedule for the time being.
2. We want to ask for your help for us to cover this next year's costs. Donate at wordandtablepodcast.com
Some announcements about the next year of Word & Table and how you can support the show going forward. In short:
1. We are moving to a bi-weekly schedule for the time being.
2. We want to ask for your help for us to cover this next year's costs. Donate atnofull44Justin Martyr9fd10fe1-097b-411c-ac98-3e73bbd26cb8http://www.wordandtablepodcast.com/justinmartyr
Fr. Stephen and Alex introduce the next Church Doctor: Justin Martyr, an early church philosopher whose writings are "the mother load" for helping us understand early church life and thought .
Fr. Stephen and Alex introduce the next Church Doctor: Justin Martyr, an early church philosopher whose writings are "the mother load" for helping us understand early church life and thought .

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Thu, 21 Sep 2017 00:00:00 -0500alexwilgus@gmail.com (Alex Wilgus)Alex Wilgus00:21:08Fr. Stephen and Alex introduce the next Church Doctor: Justin Martyr, an early church philosopher whose writings are "the mother load" for helping us understand early church life and thought .
Fr. Stephen and Alex introduce the next Church Doctor: Justin Martyr, an early church philosopher whose writings are "the mother load" for helping us understand early church life and thought .
nofull42The Book of Hebrews8ae7d97a-96ee-466a-a824-2c4362649066http://www.wordandtablepodcast.com/93da2841
Fr. Stephen gives an introduction and summary of the Book of Hebrews, what makes it different from the other epistles in the New Testament, and what it has to say about the often overlooked virtue of hope.
Fr. Stephen gives an introduction and summary of the Book of Hebrews, what makes it different from the other epistles in the New Testament, and what it has to say about the often overlooked virtue of hope.

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Thu, 07 Sep 2017 02:00:00 -0500alexwilgus@gmail.com (Alex Wilgus and Stephen Gauthier)Alex Wilgus and Stephen Gauthier00:29:39Fr. Stephen gives an introduction and summary of the Book of Hebrews, what makes it different from the other epistles in the New Testament, and what it has to say about the often overlooked virtue of hope.
Fr. Stephen gives an introduction and summary of the Book of Hebrews, what makes it different from the other epistles in the New Testament, and what it has to say about the often overlooked virtue of hope.
nofull41The Didachea2b7dcfc-4a44-4ff3-a92b-549af51d6bdfhttp://www.wordandtablepodcast.com/c8cffba2
We discuss how an important early church manual on ritual and practice got lost and was found again and what its contents reveal about how the early church handled the Eucharist, charity to the poor, and how long to keep visitors in their homes.
We discuss how an important early church manual on ritual and practice got lost and was found again and what its contents reveal about how the early church handled the Eucharist, charity to the poor, and how long to keep visitors in their homes.

Music: "Creator of the Stars at Night" by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers. Copyright GIA Publications.

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Wed, 30 Aug 2017 02:00:00 -0500alexwilgus@gmail.com (Alex Wilgus and Stephen Gauthier)Alex Wilgus and Stephen Gauthier00:30:26We discuss how an important early church manual on ritual and practice got lost and was found again and what its contents reveal about how the early church handled the Eucharist, charity to the poor, and how long to keep visitors in their homes.
We discuss how an important early church manual on ritual and practice got lost and was found again and what its contents reveal about how the early church handled the Eucharist, charity to the poor, and how long to keep visitors in their homes.
nofull40Ordination06cffa70-5b00-42eb-8012-f1bd02a98da5http://www.wordandtablepodcast.com/8764fe21
We discuss all things regarding ordination: how ministers come to be ordained, the rite itself, the meaning behind bishops' clothes, and why deacons, priests, and bishops exist in a religion that is also a priesthood of all believers.
We discuss all things regarding ordination: how ministers come to be ordained, the rite itself, the meaning behind bishops' clothes, and why deacons, priests, and bishops exist in a religion that is also a priesthood of all believers.

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Wed, 23 Aug 2017 09:17:00 -0500alexwilgus@gmail.com (Alex Wilgus and Stephen Gauthier)Alex Wilgus and Stephen Gauthier00:33:32We discuss all things regarding ordination: how ministers come to be ordained, the rite itself, the meaning behind bishops' clothes, and why deacons, priests, and bishops exist in a religion that is also a priesthood of all believers.
We discuss all things regarding ordination: how ministers come to be ordained, the rite itself, the meaning behind bishops' clothes, and why deacons, priests, and bishops exist in a religion that is also a priesthood of all believers.
nofull39Anglicanism: an Introductionc2de87d1-3f15-49ff-a03c-eef5580193e5http://www.wordandtablepodcast.com/38
After 37 episodes, Father Stephen and Alex finally get around to talking about Anglicanism. How is it different from Roman Catholicism? How is it different from other Protestant traditions? And what about that mad king who wanted a divorce?
After 37 episodes, Father Stephen and Alex finally get around to talking about Anglicanism. How is it different from Roman Catholicism? How is it different from other Protestant traditions? And what about that mad king who wanted a divorce?

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Thu, 10 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0500alexwilgus@gmail.com (Alex Wilgus and Stephen Gauthier)Alex Wilgus and Stephen Gauthier00:25:39After 37 episodes, Father Stephen and Alex finally get around to talking about Anglicanism. How is it different from Roman Catholicism? How is it different from other Protestant traditions? And what about that mad king who wanted a divorce?
After 37 episodes, Father Stephen and Alex finally get around to talking about Anglicanism. How is it different from Roman Catholicism? How is it different from other Protestant traditions? And what about that mad king who wanted a divorce?
nofull38The Trinitya8a98b53-bfee-4bf1-a7ee-e8c540bb2e79http://www.wordandtablepodcast.com/37
Father Stephen and Alex do their level best to explain the Trinity and find a suitable metaphor that isn't heretical. They also explain why the Trinity isn't an optional doctrine for Christians and what it shows us about God.
Father Stephen and Alex do their level best to explain the Trinity and find a suitable metaphor that isn't heretical. They also explain why the Trinity isn't an optional doctrine for Christians and what it shows us about God.

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Wed, 02 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0500alexwilgus@gmail.com (Alex Wilgus and Stephen Gauthier)Alex Wilgus and Stephen Gauthier00:24:22Father Stephen and Alex do their level best to explain the Trinity and find a suitable metaphor that isn't heretical. They also explain why the Trinity isn't an optional doctrine for Christians and what it shows us about God.
Father Stephen and Alex do their level best to explain the Trinity and find a suitable metaphor that isn't heretical. They also explain why the Trinity isn't an optional doctrine for Christians and what it shows us about God.
nofull37Confirmationd6cbab49-106b-4dbd-b5eb-0b5086cfd7b0http://www.wordandtablepodcast.com/36
What is the rite of Confirmation and why has there been such a struggle to define it? Why is there a gap between baptism and Confirmation? What's actually happening in the prayer for confirmation?
What is the rite of Confirmation and why has there been such a struggle to define it? Why is there a gap between baptism and Confirmation? What's actually happening in the prayer for confirmation?

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Wed, 26 Jul 2017 08:50:00 -0500alexwilgus@gmail.com (Alex Wilgus and Stephen Gauthier)Alex Wilgus and Stephen Gauthier00:17:24What is the rite of Confirmation and why has there been such a struggle to define it? Why is there a gap between baptism and Confirmation? What's actually happening in the prayer for confirmation?
What is the rite of Confirmation and why has there been such a struggle to define it? Why is there a gap between baptism and Confirmation? What's actually happening in the prayer for confirmation?
nofull36The Gospel of John05628ff9-f15e-4c37-9577-8116aa843f16http://www.wordandtablepodcast.com/35
Father Stephen and Alex talk about the final gospel: its surprising historical veracity, how it fits in with the Synoptic Gospels and why it has a special place in the church year.
Father Stephen and Alex talk about the final gospel: its surprising historical veracity, how it fits in with the Synoptic Gospels and why it has a special place in the church year.

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Wed, 19 Jul 2017 10:05:00 -0500alexwilgus@gmail.com (Alex Wilgus and Stephen Gauthier)Alex Wilgus and Stephen Gauthier00:20:03Father Stephen and Alex talk about the final gospel: its surprising historical veracity, how it fits in with the Synoptic Gospels and why it has a special place in the church year.
Father Stephen and Alex talk about the final gospel: its surprising historical veracity, how it fits in with the Synoptic Gospels and why it has a special place in the church year.
nofull35Ignatius of Antiochb4591ebf-662c-4e0c-af0b-9a711401b90fhttp://www.wordandtablepodcast.com/34
Fr. Stephen and Alex dive into another Church Father, the famous martyr Ignatius of Antioch, and how his letters give us a valuable window into the world of the earliest churches.
Fr. Stephen and Alex dive into another Church Father, the famous martyr Ignatius of Antioch, and how his letters give us a valuable window into the world of the earliest churches.

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Wed, 12 Jul 2017 02:00:00 -0500alexwilgus@gmail.com (Alex Wilgus and Stephen Gauthier)Alex Wilgus and Stephen Gauthier00:22:37Fr. Stephen and Alex dive into another Church Father, the famous martyr Ignatius of Antioch, and how his letters give us a valuable window into the world of the earliest churches.
Fr. Stephen and Alex dive into another Church Father, the famous martyr Ignatius of Antioch, and how his letters give us a valuable window into the world of the earliest churches.
nofull34The Gospel of Matthewd18d4fce-f20c-4931-9bc7-69593c7deaf8http://www.wordandtablepodcast.com/33
Father Stephen breaks down the Gospel of Matthew, its themes, its Jewish audience, and what it has to say about Jesus's identity.
Father Stephen breaks down the Gospel of Matthew, its themes, its Jewish audience, and what it has to say about Jesus's identity.
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Wed, 14 Jun 2017 02:00:00 -0500alexwilgus@gmail.com (Alex Wilgus and Stephen Gauthier)Alex Wilgus and Stephen Gauthier00:17:13Father Stephen breaks down the Gospel of Matthew, its themes, its Jewish audience, and what it has to say about Jesus's identity.
Father Stephen breaks down the Gospel of Matthew, its themes, its Jewish audience, and what it has to say about Jesus's identity.
nofull33The Gospel of Luke81ca2711-fb24-4fc6-bfa1-ae6155da8951http://www.wordandtablepodcast.com/32
We take on the third gospel and its indispensable contributions to the story of Christ: the birth narrative, its Greek context, and the elevated place of women. We also discuss the merits of reading the Bible in sequence.
We take on the third gospel and its indispensable contributions to the story of Christ: the birth narrative, its Greek context, and the elevated place of women. We also discuss the merits of reading the Bible in sequence.

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Wed, 07 Jun 2017 12:34:00 -0500alexwilgus@gmail.com (Alex Wilgus and Stephen Gauthier)Alex Wilgus and Stephen Gauthier00:17:06We take on the third gospel and its indispensable contributions to the story of Christ: the birth narrative, its Greek context, and the elevated place of women. We also discuss the merits of reading the Bible in sequence.
We take on the third gospel and its indispensable contributions to the story of Christ: the birth narrative, its Greek context, and the elevated place of women. We also discuss the merits of reading the Bible in sequence.
nofull32Vestmentsee3e3e3e-5833-41cb-9790-3a3d63a3ca32http://www.wordandtablepodcast.com/31
We break down the pieces of priestly dress and where they come from as well as the age-old question of why the bishop wears such a funny hat.
We break down the pieces of priestly dress and where they come from as well as the age-old question of why the bishop wears such a funny hat.

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Wed, 31 May 2017 02:00:00 -0500alexwilgus@gmail.com (Alex Wilgus and Stephen Gauthier)Alex Wilgus and Stephen Gauthier00:19:30We break down the pieces of priestly dress and where they come from as well as the age-old question of why the bishop wears such a funny hat.
We break down the pieces of priestly dress and where they come from as well as the age-old question of why the bishop wears such a funny hat.
nofull31The Daily Officesde181c15-6230-424e-8a50-b6d9150476f8http://www.wordandtablepodcast.com/30
In which we explore the Daily Office: its roots and the meaning behind its practice. It's a tale that involves sleepy monks, how the liturgy can be like a garage full of odds and ends, and the difference between the Office and personal devotions.
In which we explore the Daily Office: its roots and the meaning behind its practice. It's a tale that involves sleepy monks, how the liturgy can be like a garage full of odds and ends, and the difference between the Office and personal devotions.

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Wed, 24 May 2017 00:00:00 -0500alexwilgus@gmail.com (Alex Wilgus and Stephen Gauthier)Alex Wilgus and Stephen Gauthier00:22:54In which we explore the Daily Office: its roots and the meaning behind its practice. It's a tale that involves sleepy monks, how the liturgy can be like a garage full of odds and ends, and the difference between the Office and personal devotions.
In which we explore the Daily Office: its roots and the meaning behind its practice. It's a tale that involves sleepy monks, how the liturgy can be like a garage full of odds and ends, and the difference between the Office and personal devotions.
nofull30Saint Athanasius13c8be7f-c1ea-4fc9-9f67-f0f38bf90dd0http://www.wordandtablepodcast.com/29
Father Stephen talks about the life of Saint Athanasius and how he articulated and defended doctrines that the Church holds today.
Father Stephen talks about the life of Saint Athanasius and how he articulated and defended doctrines that the Church holds today.

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Wed, 17 May 2017 00:00:00 -0500alexwilgus@gmail.com (Alex Wilgus)Alex Wilgus00:16:54Father Stephen talks about the life of Saint Athanasius and how he articulated and defended doctrines that the Church holds today.
Father Stephen talks about the life of Saint Athanasius and how he articulated and defended doctrines that the Church holds today.
nofull29The Church part 2ed0524cd-c024-4679-af5d-7fb47baa5caehttp://www.wordandtablepodcast.com/28
Alex and Stephen revisit the subject of the Church and go deeper into the meaning of some of the words used to describe it: one, holy, catholic, apostolic, and the bride of Christ.
Alex and Stephen revisit the subject of the Church and go deeper into the meaning of some of the words used to describe it: one, holy, catholic, apostolic, and the bride of Christ.

Music: Gloria in Excelsis, Missa de Angelis by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications.

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Wed, 10 May 2017 00:00:00 -0500alexwilgus@gmail.com (Alex Wilgus)Alex Wilgus00:19:21Alex and Stephen revisit the subject of the Church and go deeper into the meaning of some of the words used to describe it: one, holy, catholic, apostolic, and the bride of Christ.
Alex and Stephen revisit the subject of the Church and go deeper into the meaning of some of the words used to describe it: one, holy, catholic, apostolic, and the bride of Christ.
nofull28Church Fathersd7ef7e1e-3185-4b00-b490-969fb20dc5b4http://www.wordandtablepodcast.com/27
Who were the Church Fathers? Why were they important to the church and why are they important to us today? What is a "Doctor of the Church?"
Who were the Church Fathers? Why were they important to the church and why are they important to us today? What is a "Doctor of the Church?"

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Wed, 03 May 2017 00:00:00 -0500alexwilgus@gmail.com (Alex Wilgus and Stephen Gauthier)Alex Wilgus and Stephen Gauthier00:13:59Who were the Church Fathers? Why were they important to the church and why are they important to us today? What is a "Doctor of the Church?"
Who were the Church Fathers? Why were they important to the church and why are they important to us today? What is a "Doctor of the Church?"
church, church fathers, christianity, bible, jesusnofull27Easterec03f8c4-4ec6-42dd-a803-3e6f1627c420http://www.wordandtablepodcast.com/26
Father Stephen and Alex are back to talk about Easter and the hope of the resurrection. He is risen!
Father Stephen and Alex are back to talk about Easter and the hope of the resurrection. He is risen!

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Tue, 25 Apr 2017 16:41:00 -0500alexwilgus@gmail.com (Alex Wilgus)Alex Wilgus00:24:14Father Stephen and Alex are back to talk about Easter and the hope of the resurrection. He is risen!
Father Stephen and Alex are back to talk about Easter and the hope of the resurrection. He is risen!
nofull26The Benedict Option with Rod Dreher6813b010-ae60-4ffb-a44a-12edca71b2e2http://www.wordandtablepodcast.com/25
Bestselling Christian author Rod Dreher joins the program to discuss his book The Benedict Option and what modern American Christians can learn from monks and how they live and order their lives.
Bestselling Christian author Rod Dreher joins the program to discuss his book The Benedict Option and what modern American Christians can learn from monks and how they live and order their lives.

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Thu, 23 Mar 2017 13:30:00 -0500alexwilgus@gmail.com (Alex Wilgus)Alex Wilgus00:40:38Bestselling Christian author Rod Dreher joins the program to discuss his book The Benedict Option and what modern American Christians can learn from monks and how they live and order their lives.
Bestselling Christian author Rod Dreher joins the program to discuss his book The Benedict Option and what modern American Christians can learn from monks and how they live and order their lives.
benedict option, benop, dreher, rod, monks, christianity,nofull25Midseason Break28a8186b-143b-4f58-bdbd-b515e887812ehttp://www.wordandtablepodcast.com/24
Father Stephen is on sabbatical until after Easter. In the interim, we've got some exciting new content to share with you.
Father Stephen is on sabbatical until after Easter. In the interim, we've got some exciting new content to share with you.
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Mon, 20 Mar 2017 23:02:00 -0500alexwilgus@gmail.com (Alex Wilgus)Alex Wilgus00:01:53Father Stephen is on sabbatical until after Easter. In the interim, we've got some exciting new content to share with you.
Father Stephen is on sabbatical until after Easter. In the interim, we've got some exciting new content to share with you.
announcementsnofull24Infant Baptismd8f47119-c447-4b3c-9d28-dedef1f3252fhttp://www.wordandtablepodcast.com/23
Why does the Anglican Church baptize infants? We explain what infant baptism means, and doesn't mean in light of scripture and tradition.
Why does the Anglican Church baptize infants? We explain what infant baptism means, and doesn't mean in light of scripture and tradition.

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Tue, 14 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0500alexwilgus@gmail.com (Alex Wilgus)Alex Wilgus00:13:10Why does the Anglican Church baptize infants? We explain what infant baptism means, and doesn't mean in light of scripture and tradition.
Why does the Anglican Church baptize infants? We explain what infant baptism means, and doesn't mean in light of scripture and tradition.
nofull23The Gospel of Mark45424725-e192-4d25-a707-a490dbc9ed4bhttp://www.wordandtablepodcast.com/22
Father Stephen explains how to read the Gospel of Mark, including the history, structure, and themes of the book. We also talk over why the Cross is so challenging for people of all backgrounds to accept.
Father Stephen explains how to read the Gospel of Mark, including the history, structure, and themes of the book. We also talk over why the Cross is so challenging for people of all backgrounds to accept.

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Wed, 08 Mar 2017 11:57:00 -0600alexwilgus@gmail.com (Alex Wilgus and Stephen Gauthier)Alex Wilgus and Stephen Gauthier00:23:25Father Stephen explains how to read the Gospel of Mark, including the history, structure, and themes of the book. We also talk over why the Cross is so challenging for people of all backgrounds to accept.
Father Stephen explains how to read the Gospel of Mark, including the history, structure, and themes of the book. We also talk over why the Cross is so challenging for people of all backgrounds to accept.
gospel, mark, church, cross, christianity, jesus, messiahnofull22The Saints29cbc1a0-6480-4f38-b87f-eeba1d17b8d3http://www.wordandtablepodcast.com/21
Why do we reverence the saints? What is a healthy understanding of how the saints fit into our worship?
Why do we reverence the saints? What is a healthy understanding of how the saints fit into our worship?

Music: "Litany of the Saints" by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant Copyright GIA Publications.

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Tue, 28 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -0600alexwilgus@gmail.com (Alex Wilgus and Stephen Gauthier)Alex Wilgus and Stephen Gauthier00:18:14Why do we reverence the saints? What is a healthy understanding of how the saints fit into our worship?
Why do we reverence the saints? What is a healthy understanding of how the saints fit into our worship?
saints, church, christianity, anglicanism, catholicismnofull21Salvation88a29752-2e7a-4f76-a370-9de19908d906http://www.wordandtablepodcast.com/20
Fr. Stephen explains the Anglican view of salvation and how we can know that we are saved by knowing Jesus.
Fr. Stephen explains the Anglican view of salvation and how we can know that we are saved by knowing Jesus.

Music: Litany of the Saints and Alma Redemptoris Mater by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant and More Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications

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Tue, 21 Feb 2017 01:00:00 -0600alexwilgus@gmail.com (Alex Wilgus and Stephen Gauthier)Alex Wilgus and Stephen Gauthier00:19:05Fr. Stephen explains the Anglican view of salvation and how we can know that we are saved by knowing Jesus.
Fr. Stephen explains the Anglican view of salvation and how we can know that we are saved by knowing Jesus.
salvation, christ, christianity, blessed assurance, anglican, sinner's prayer, saved, churchnofull20Church Councilsa4755145-ac62-4405-9900-2f617f878e38http://www.wordandtablepodcast.com/19
Father Stephen defines what a church council is meant to do and goes over some of the major issues the great ecumenical church councils dealt with in the first few centuries of the church's life.
Father Stephen defines what a church council is meant to do and goes over some of the major issues the great ecumenical church councils dealt with in the first few centuries of the church's life.

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Tue, 14 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -0600alexwilgus@gmail.com (Alex Wilgus and Stephen Gauthier)Alex Wilgus and Stephen Gauthier00:31:29Father Stephen defines what a church council is meant to do and goes over some of the major issues the great ecumenical church councils dealt with in the first few centuries of the church's life.
Father Stephen defines what a church council is meant to do and goes over some of the major issues the great ecumenical church councils dealt with in the first few centuries of the church's life.
church, councils, nicaea, chalcedon, christianity, theology, jesus, christ, nofull19Scripture & Apocrypha6973d5aa-7023-49da-bf6f-b234a8ea0662http://www.wordandtablepodcast.com/18
Fr. Stephen takes a question from a listener asking about how Anglicans interpret scripture and what's the deal with all those extra-Biblical books?
Fr. Stephen takes a question from a listener asking about how Anglicans interpret scripture and what's the deal with all those extra-Biblical books?

Music: Only Begotten Word of God Eternal by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers, from More Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications.

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Tue, 07 Feb 2017 00:58:00 -0600alexwilgus@gmail.com (Alex Wilgus and Stephen Gauthier)Alex Wilgus and Stephen Gauthier00:22:16Fr. Stephen takes a question from a listener asking about how Anglicans interpret scripture and what's the deal with all those extra-Biblical books?
Fr. Stephen takes a question from a listener asking about how Anglicans interpret scripture and what's the deal with all those extra-Biblical books?
bible, scripture, apocrypha, anglican, catholic, orthodox, christian, churchnofull18Epiphany6497410f-a593-46cb-8835-1392e84541c7http://www.wordandtablepodcast.com/17
The season of Epiphany isn't the most popular one on the church calendar, but it has a lot to say about how the Lord manifests his glory in the world.
The season of Epiphany isn't the most popular one on the church calendar, but it has a lot to say about how the Lord manifests his glory in the world.
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Tue, 31 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -0600alexwilgus@gmail.com (Alex Wilgus and Stephen Gauthier)Alex Wilgus and Stephen Gauthier00:18:48The season of Epiphany isn't the most popular one on the church calendar, but it has a lot to say about how the Lord manifests his glory in the world.
The season of Epiphany isn't the most popular one on the church calendar, but it has a lot to say about how the Lord manifests his glory in the world.
epiphany, church, christianity, jesus, glory, holy spiritnofull17Incensefcdeea01-76a1-40c9-aa18-46172e077dc9http://www.wordandtablepodcast.com/16
Why the smells? What does incense symbolize? And what's the name of that thing it swings around in? All this and more on this week's Word & Table.
Why the smells? What does incense symbolize? And what's the name of that thing it swings around in? All this and more on this week's Word & Table.

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Wed, 25 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -0600alexwilgus@gmail.com (Alex Wilgus and Stephen Gauthier)Alex Wilgus and Stephen Gauthier00:10:29Why the smells? What does incense symbolize? And what's the name of that thing it swings around in? All this and more on this week's Word & Table.
Why the smells? What does incense symbolize? And what's the name of that thing it swings around in? All this and more on this week's Word & Table.
incense, church, prayer, procession, christ, holy spiritnofull16Bowinge640648b-ce86-40a4-bfb7-0b779f94af1bhttp://www.wordandtablepodcast.com/15
When you see people bowing in a liturgical service, what does that actually mean? What exactly are they bowing to? What's the difference between bowing in a Christian service and the idolatry warned against in the Bible?
When you see people bowing in a liturgical service, what does that actually mean? What exactly are they bowing to? What's the difference between bowing in a Christian service and the idolatry warned against in the Bible?

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Tue, 17 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -0600alexwilgus@gmail.com (Alex Wilgus and Stephen Gauthier)Alex Wilgus and Stephen Gauthier00:13:08When you see people bowing in a liturgical service, what does that actually mean? What exactly are they bowing to? What's the difference between bowing in a Christian service and the idolatry warned against in the Bible?
When you see people bowing in a liturgical service, what does that actually mean? What exactly are they bowing to? What's the difference between bowing in a Christian service and the idolatry warned against in the Bible?
bowing, christian, service, idols, church, god, jesusnofull15Confessionfe64bf3a-3c70-48c0-8c91-b5e1cb1b0c84http://www.wordandtablepodcast.com/14
What is confession? What is the difference between a general confession and the sacramental rite of confession? Does the church even have the right to pronounce forgiveness of sins? Father Stephen addresses all this and more on this week's episode.
What is confession? What is the difference between a general confession and the sacramental rite of confession? Does the church even have the right to pronounce forgiveness of sins? Father Stephen addresses all this and more on this week's episode.

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Tue, 10 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -0600alexwilgus@gmail.com (Alex Wilgus and Stephen Gauthier)Alex Wilgus and Stephen Gauthier00:16:32What is confession? What is the difference between a general confession and the sacramental rite of confession? Does the church even have the right to pronounce forgiveness of sins? Father Stephen addresses all this and more on this week's episode.
What is confession? What is the difference between a general confession and the sacramental rite of confession? Does the church even have the right to pronounce forgiveness of sins? Father Stephen addresses all this and more on this week's episode.
confession, sins, church, jesus, ritenofull14Christmas3c406d6f-5e55-4b4c-a87c-304221830022http://www.wordandtablepodcast.com/12
Father Stephen explains how the Church has traditionally cqelebrated Christmas and its place meaning in the context of the church calendar. Plus Alex and Stephen talk about their family Christmas traditions and their picks for best Christmas album ever.
Father Stephen explains how the Church has traditionally cqelebrated Christmas and its place meaning in the context of the church calendar. Plus Alex and Stephen talk about their family Christmas traditions and their picks for best Christmas album ever.

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Sun, 25 Dec 2016 05:00:00 -0600alexwilgus@gmail.com (Alex Wilgus and Stephen Gauthier)Alex Wilgus and Stephen Gauthier00:22:17Father Stephen explains how the Church has traditionally cqelebrated Christmas and its place meaning in the context of the church calendar. Plus Alex and Stephen talk about their family Christmas traditions and their picks for best Christmas album ever.
Father Stephen explains how the Church has traditionally cqelebrated Christmas and its place meaning in the context of the church calendar. Plus Alex and Stephen talk about their family Christmas traditions and their picks for best Christmas album ever.
christmas, church, sacred, celebration, carols, holidaynofull12Holy Water1da8a3ca-d1fc-4670-a27d-6860d1cef41bhttp://www.wordandtablepodcast.com/13
Father Stephen explains what holy water is used for and what it reminds us of.
Father Stephen explains what holy water is used for and what it reminds us of.

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Mon, 19 Dec 2016 00:00:00 -0600alexwilgus@gmail.com (Alex Wilgus and Stephen Gauthier)Alex Wilgus and Stephen Gauthier00:10:23Father Stephen explains what holy water is used for and what it reminds us of.
Father Stephen explains what holy water is used for and what it reminds us of.
holy water, church, sacramental, prayernofull13Sacramentals6b667b35-b81d-4119-b23b-c72d908a02a1http://www.wordandtablepodcast.com/11
Where did the sign of the cross come from? What are these little "extra" things we see Anglicans, Catholics, and Orthodox believers doing at prayer? Fr. Stephen defines these "sacramentals," their place in worship and how to understand them.
Where did the sign of the cross come from? What are these little "extra" things we see Anglicans, Catholics, and Orthodox believers doing at prayer? Fr. Stephen defines these "sacramentals," their place in worship and how to understand them.

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Tue, 13 Dec 2016 00:00:00 -0600alexwilgus@gmail.com (Alex Wilgus and Stephen Gauthier)Alex Wilgus and Stephen Gauthier00:31:10Where did the sign of the cross come from? What are these little "extra" things we see Anglicans, Catholics, and Orthodox believers doing at prayer? Fr. Stephen defines these "sacramentals," their place in worship and how to understand them.
Where did the sign of the cross come from? What are these little "extra" things we see Anglicans, Catholics, and Orthodox believers doing at prayer? Fr. Stephen defines these "sacramentals," their place in worship and how to understand them.
christianity, church, sacrament, sacramentals, sign of the cross, prayer, body prayernofull11Advent33bda713-4abd-48fb-ac31-c30ef65362d4http://www.wordandtablepodcast.com/10
Father Stephen describes the meaning of the Advent season, how we can anticipate the Lord's coming, and the nature of Christian hope.
Father Stephen describes the meaning of the Advent season, how we can anticipate the Lord's coming, and the nature of Christian hope.

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Tue, 06 Dec 2016 00:00:00 -0600alexwilgus@gmail.com (Alex Wilgus and Stephen Gauthier)Alex Wilgus and Stephen Gauthier00:17:00Father Stephen describes the meaning of the Advent season, how we can anticipate the Lord's coming, and the nature of Christian hope.
Father Stephen describes the meaning of the Advent season, how we can anticipate the Lord's coming, and the nature of Christian hope.
advent, christmas, hope, faith, love, christianity, church, nofull10The Liturgical Calendar - Part 2b08b224d-53b8-40f7-8223-1c70141433d6http://www.wordandtablepodcast.com/9
This week we close our conversation on the Liturgical Calendar, focusing especially on the Sanctoral Calendar and where the practice of commemorating specific saints came from.
This week we close our conversation on the Liturgical Calendar, focusing especially on the Sanctoral Calendar and where the practice of commemorating specific saints came from.

Music - "Litany of the Saints" from Sublime Chant by Richard Proulx and The Cathedral Singers. Copyright GIA Publications.

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Tue, 29 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0600alexwilgus@gmail.com (Alex Wilgus and Stephen Gauthier)Alex Wilgus and Stephen Gauthier00:16:09This week we close our conversation on the Liturgical Calendar, focusing especially on the Sanctoral Calendar and where the practice of commemorating specific saints came from.
This week we close our conversation on the Liturgical Calendar, focusing especially on the Sanctoral Calendar and where the practice of commemorating specific saints came from.
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Father Stephen tells the surprising story of the liturgical calendar and how it became central to Christian worship.
Father Stephen tells the surprising story of the liturgical calendar and how it became central to Christian worship.

Music: Pater Noster and All Glory Laud and Honor by the Cathedral Singers.

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Tue, 22 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0600alexwilgus@gmail.com (Alex Wilgus and Stephen Gauthier)Alex Wilgus and Stephen Gauthier00:21:49Father Stephen tells the surprising story of the liturgical calendar and how it became central to Christian worship.
Father Stephen tells the surprising story of the liturgical calendar and how it became central to Christian worship.
christianity, liturgy, calendar, seasons, christmas, easter, lent, advent, pentecostnofull8Parishes, Dioceses, and Provincescf7943df-652d-4d71-9ad1-19a179e9e7b1http://www.wordandtablepodcast.com/7
This week, Father Stephen outlines the organization of the church and how the regional delineations of church government grew out of the offices of Bishops and the cities they ministered in.
This week, Father Stephen outlines the organization of the church and how the regional delineations of church government grew out of the offices of Bishops and the cities they ministered in.

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Tue, 15 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0600alexwilgus@gmail.com (Alex Wilgus and Stephen Gauthier)Alex Wilgus and Stephen Gauthier00:08:54This week, Father Stephen outlines the organization of the church and how the regional delineations of church government grew out of the offices of Bishops and the cities they ministered in.
This week, Father Stephen outlines the organization of the church and how the regional delineations of church government grew out of the offices of Bishops and the cities they ministered in.
church, parish, diocese, province, bishop, christianitynofull7Priests, Deacons, and Bishopse22be4e0-d2a6-4627-be25-ddab421638d5http://www.wordandtablepodcast.com/6
Part 1 of a conversation on Church polity. Father Stephen explains where the offices of the church, Bishops, Priests, and Deacons came from and what their functions are.
Part 1 of a conversation on Church polity. Father Stephen explains where the offices of the church, Bishops, Priests, and Deacons came from and what their functions are.

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Tue, 08 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0600alexwilgus@gmail.com (Alex Wilgus and Stephen Gauthier)Alex Wilgus and Stephen Gauthier00:16:55Part 1 of a conversation on Church polity. Father Stephen explains where the offices of the church, Bishops, Priests, and Deacons came from and what their functions are.
Part 1 of a conversation on Church polity. Father Stephen explains where the offices of the church, Bishops, Priests, and Deacons came from and what their functions are.
church, christianity, priests, deacons, bishops, elders, acts, apostles, jesus, history, theologynofull6Introducing the Book of Common Prayer3f99ca13-78bf-4eb8-a77d-b289faa55c92http://www.wordandtablepodcast.com/5
Father Stephen introduces the Anglican Church's signature book, the Book of Common Prayer, and goes over what it is, what it's for, what's in it, and how to use it.
Father Stephen introduces the Anglican Church's signature book, the Book of Common Prayer, and goes over what it is, what it's for, what's in it, and how to use it.

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Tue, 01 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0500alexwilgus@gmail.com (Alex Wilgus and Stephen Gauthier)Alex Wilgus and Stephen Gauthier00:21:37Father Stephen introduces the Anglican Church's signature book, the Book of Common Prayer, and goes over what it is, what it's for, what's in it, and how to use it.
Father Stephen introduces the Anglican Church's signature book, the Book of Common Prayer, and goes over what it is, what it's for, what's in it, and how to use it.
christianity, book of common prayer, anglican, church, prayernofull5Scripture and Creed3bd0453b-6d05-4516-9e0d-15dbc8c6580ehttp://www.wordandtablepodcast.com/4
What is scripture? How do we read it? Why do Anglicans say creeds and what are they for? Alex and Father Stephen talk about these things and more.
What is scripture? How do we read it? Why do Anglicans say creeds and what are they for? Alex and Father Stephen talk about these things and more.

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Tue, 25 Oct 2016 00:00:00 -0500alexwilgus@gmail.com (Alex Wilgus and Stephen Gauthier)Alex Wilgus and Stephen Gauthier00:20:00What is scripture? How do we read it? Why do Anglicans say creeds and what are they for? Alex and Father Stephen talk about these things and more.
What is scripture? How do we read it? Why do Anglicans say creeds and what are they for? Alex and Father Stephen talk about these things and more.
scripture, christianity, creed, nicene creed, apostles creed, holy spirit, anglicanism, bible, church, theology, hermeneuticsnofull4What is the Church?1049d34a-949c-43b0-9c64-1ad994f8ad5bhttp://www.wordandtablepodcast.com/3
This week Father Stephen and Alex discuss the Church and how it's more than just a gathering place for Christians.
This week Father Stephen and Alex discuss the Church and how it's more than just a gathering place for Christians.

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Tue, 18 Oct 2016 00:00:00 -0500alexwilgus@gmail.com (Alex Wilgus & Stephen Gauthier)Alex Wilgus & Stephen Gauthier00:12:40This week Father Stephen and Alex discuss the Church and how it's more than just a gathering place for Christians.
This week Father Stephen and Alex discuss the Church and how it's more than just a gathering place for Christians.
church, christianity, anglican, faith, worship, devotionnofull3What is a Sacrament?8410f500-44cd-4f3f-b72e-888e65afbf9ehttp://www.wordandtablepodcast.com/2
Father Stephen explains what a sacrament is and how it affirms salvation in Jesus Christ.
Father Stephen explains what a sacrament is and how it affirms salvation in Jesus Christ.

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Tue, 11 Oct 2016 02:00:00 -0500alexwilgus@gmail.com (Alex Wilgus & Stephen Gauthier)Alex Wilgus & Stephen Gauthier00:20:37Father Stephen explains what a sacrament is and how it affirms salvation in Jesus Christ.
Father Stephen explains what a sacrament is and how it affirms salvation in Jesus Christ.
sacrament, liturgy, church, worship, christianity, jesus, sign, anglican, catholic, orthodoxnofull2Matter Matters8be7dd35-f587-4c3e-b63e-417137b5352fhttp://www.wordandtablepodcast.com/1
In the first episode of Word and Table, Alex and Father Stephen talk about why there's so much stuff going on in liturgical church services and how to worship together instead of side by side.
In the first episode of Word and Table, Alex and Father Stephen talk about why there's so much stuff going on in liturgical church services and how to worship together instead of side by side.

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Tue, 04 Oct 2016 05:00:00 -0500alexwilgus@gmail.com (Alex Wilgus & Stephen Gauthier)Alex Wilgus & Stephen Gauthier00:10:41In the first episode of Word and Table, Alex and Father Stephen talk about why there's so much stuff going on in liturgical church services and how to worship together instead of side by side.
In the first episode of Word and Table, Alex and Father Stephen talk about why there's so much stuff going on in liturgical church services and how to worship together instead of side by side.
liturgy, church, worship, nofull1Introduction123e8e5e-8bb9-44c6-9033-51ce32fc2ecdhttp://www.wordandtablepodcast.com/0
A brief introduction on what Word & Table is all about and why you should listen.
Word and Table is a weekly podcast about liturgy, sacrament, and the great tradition of Christian worship and why it is vital in our world today.

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Sat, 01 Oct 2016 20:44:00 -0500alexwilgus@gmail.com (Alex Wilgus)Alex Wilgus00:04:20A brief introduction on what Word & Table is all about and why you should listen.
A brief introduction on what Word & Table is all about and why you should listen.
liturgy, church, anglican, catholic, orthodoxnofull0